1LikesXray T1FK05
10-09-2005, 07:02 PM
#3947
Originally Posted by centax error!
I want to know the effect of doing so...
- adding spacer on the front hinge pin holder on the front bulkhead (arms sweeping forward) ?
-adding spacer between the steering block and steering rod?bumpsteer?
-using a Hard compound for the rear arms? reduce rear traction?
- using a soft compound for the front c-hub? increase front traction?
-using -1 wheel axle on the front and thus reducing front track width by 2 mm? car rotates better?
-using +1 wheel axle and thus increasing front track width by 2 mm?
-shock rebound of 30 % - 50 % ?
- adding spacer on the front hinge pin holder on the front bulkhead (arms sweeping forward) ?
-adding spacer between the steering block and steering rod?bumpsteer?
-using a Hard compound for the rear arms? reduce rear traction?
- using a soft compound for the front c-hub? increase front traction?
-using -1 wheel axle on the front and thus reducing front track width by 2 mm? car rotates better?
-using +1 wheel axle and thus increasing front track width by 2 mm?
-shock rebound of 30 % - 50 % ?
10-09-2005, 08:50 PM
#3949
I was driving my car today and got tangled up with someone at the track and I hit a board. After the race I examined my car to find out that the nose of the chassis was tearing apart. Out of those 3 screws in the front 2 of them went through the carbon fiber and the chassis is spliting. 
I ca glued it too. I was told by the owner of the hobby track that this has happened to about 3 other people. He said that X-ray puts the srews too close to the front causing it to split by not giving it enouf support. I think he is right.
Has this happened to anyone else?
I ca glued it too. I was told by the owner of the hobby track that this has happened to about 3 other people. He said that X-ray puts the srews too close to the front causing it to split by not giving it enouf support. I think he is right.
Has this happened to anyone else?
10-09-2005, 08:55 PM
#3950
Originally Posted by HRCRACER123
I was driving my car today and got tangled up with someone at the track and I hit a board. After the race I examined my car to find out that the nose of the chassis was tearing apart. Out of those 3 screws in the front 2 of them went through the carbon fiber and the chassis is spliting.
I ca glued it too. I was told by the owner of the hobby track that this has happened to about 3 other people. He said that X-ray puts the srews too close to the front causing it to split by not giving it enouf support. I think he is right.
Has this happened to anyone else?
I ca glued it too. I was told by the owner of the hobby track that this has happened to about 3 other people. He said that X-ray puts the srews too close to the front causing it to split by not giving it enouf support. I think he is right.
Has this happened to anyone else?
YES this has happened to me and another guy at my local track.
now i am using the 2mm chassis and the chassis is hidden under the bumper's chassis guide. guide is 2.5 mm deep so i have .5 clearance fron the bumber to the start of my chassis
10-09-2005, 10:18 PM
#3951
Originally Posted by HRCRACER123
I was driving my car today and got tangled up with someone at the track and I hit a board. After the race I examined my car to find out that the nose of the chassis was tearing apart. Out of those 3 screws in the front 2 of them went through the carbon fiber and the chassis is spliting.
I ca glued it too. I was told by the owner of the hobby track that this has happened to about 3 other people. He said that X-ray puts the srews too close to the front causing it to split by not giving it enouf support. I think he is right.
Has this happened to anyone else?
I ca glued it too. I was told by the owner of the hobby track that this has happened to about 3 other people. He said that X-ray puts the srews too close to the front causing it to split by not giving it enouf support. I think he is right.
Has this happened to anyone else?
Y'now, I have a Kyosho TF4R and its almost like an XRay T1 in every way except the bumper attaches to a small graphite T-plate which then attaches to the chassis. I never knew why. I thought it was an annoying design meant to get more parts sales from Kyosho owners because the thing costs $10 everytime there was a bad hit on the bumper.
However after hearing about this, I now understand the wisdom of Kyosho.
Don't get me wrong I still love my FK05!!
10-09-2005, 10:37 PM
#3952
Also, the next time, dont over tighten the screws. This will prevent it in most cases. Get them snug not tight.
10-09-2005, 11:40 PM
#3953
Well, I decided to sell my Xray 
so if you haven't noticed my signature there it is.
so if you haven't noticed my signature there it is.
10-10-2005, 08:42 AM
#3954
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Originally Posted by S-T-R-l-K-E-R
YES this has happened to me and another guy at my local track.
now i am using the 2mm chassis and the chassis is hidden under the bumper's chassis guide. guide is 2.5 mm deep so i have .5 clearance fron the bumber to the start of my chassis
now i am using the 2mm chassis and the chassis is hidden under the bumper's chassis guide. guide is 2.5 mm deep so i have .5 clearance fron the bumber to the start of my chassis
What some of the Xray team drivers have been doing is...not installing the center screw on the lower bumber holder, in addition to using CA in the tapered screw's & around the front edge.
I hope this helps!!
Best Regards
Alex
10-10-2005, 09:18 AM
#3955
Ive seen tons of people breaking chassis, the qyuality has gone down there for sure. 
10-10-2005, 09:34 AM
#3956
Wow...we have 2 dozen FK05's running regular at our local track andIhave yet to see a broken chassis??
make sure that screws are tightened properly....securely, but not ovetight....
If too loose it creates leverage that will make it easier for screws to pull through...
make sure that screws are tightened properly....securely, but not ovetight....
If too loose it creates leverage that will make it easier for screws to pull through...
10-10-2005, 10:23 AM
#3957
Originally Posted by Chris08527
any shock help???
10-10-2005, 10:34 AM
#3958
Xray CF is wack!!
I broke 3, 2.5mm chassis,2 on the front end ,and 1 on the battery slot!
Quick fix,buy an RDX! 2.9MM chassis baby!! not gonna break that beauty!
I broke 3, 2.5mm chassis,2 on the front end ,and 1 on the battery slot!
Quick fix,buy an RDX! 2.9MM chassis baby!! not gonna break that beauty!
